Gulf Nations Face Challenges in Meeting Climate Goals and Expanding Nuclear Power Capacity

Gulf nations face challenges in reconciling their reliance on fossil fuels with their net-zero emission targets. The UAE and Saudi Arabia are expanding their nuclear power capacity as part of their sustainable energy goals. Saudi Aramco and Exxon Mobil express support for cleaner energy but emphasize the continued importance of oil. Saudi Aramco CEO believes peak oil demand forecasts have been reduced, but still expects demand to rise by 2030.